Barcelona, Berlin? Why not change up the travel plans to places like Bolzano, and Batumi?
We introduce you to 6 coliving spaces in Europe's countryside worth adding to your bucket list.
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🇮🇹 Franz & Mathilde in Italy
A beautifully renovated house transformed into a coworking and coliving space in the mountains of Bolzano, South Tyrol in northern Italy. Here, in the 1960s, the founder's grandparents, Franz & Mathilde, founded a small hotel that was successfully operated for more than 40 years. After being closed for 2 decades, Sarah, the founders' granddaughter reopened the house together with Philipp and they transformed the place into a modern, airy, and welcoming place for nomads to exchange ideas, work productively, and experience adventures in the stunning nature around.
| 🇮🇹 Bolzano Italy |
🎯 Distance to the next town |
🌤️ Best season |
🛌 Rooms | 🏡 Room type |
⭐️ Benefits | 💶 Price/month single room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz & Mathilde | located in small village 30-min to Bolzano |
May-Sep | 6 | Rooms | Coworking community events |
+€1,190 |
Location
Nestled in the northernmost province of South Tyrol, between the Dolomite Mountains, you find the tiny village of Tesimo, just a 30-min drive from Bolzano. The area is a famous winter sport, and hiking destination, attracting tourists all year round. It takes you 2 hours to Verona and 3 hours to Venice.
You can reach Bolzano Airport from Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and Spain. When coming by train, you can access Bolzano train station from Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and France. Have a look at our article Italy & Germany by train.
Sarah
From Bolzano you take the Regiobus 17109 Merano to Vilpiano Nalles. You arrive at the train station of Vilpian and take the bus 216 Lana to Tisens, Longnui. From the bus stop, it is just a 140 m walk to the coliving space. The journey takes between 1:15 and 1:45 hours.
Community
The founders Sarah & Philipp focus on building a community-oriented space combining business and leisure, productivity and adventure, as well as a modern work environment and lush green nature. When staying at Franz & Mathilde, you can join fun hikes, communal coffee breaks, shared meals, movie nights, and other leisure events.
Accommodation
As mentioned, the coliving space turned out to be a modern, cozy, and yet minimalistic space with plugs, perks, and high-speed internet. You will find all you need to stay comfortable. It is a quiet space with a mix of private rooms, shared and common areas, as well as large outdoor spaces.
Prices per room
Week single: 7-nights in a single room for 350 - 490 Euro
Week double: 7-nights in a double room for 560 - 700 Euro
Month single: 28-nights in a single room for 1,190 - 1,666 Euro
Month double: 28-nights in a double room for 1,900 - 2,300 Euro
Check out their current pricing here.
Sarah
Sarah
🇪🇸 Sende Coliving in Spain
The founders María and Edo brought an abandoned house in a small Spanish village back to life by creating a modern coliving space that attracts international nomads and remote workers. This place is for you if you love being surrounded by nature, and if you are open to creating new connections with people. This works best over a delicious Spanish meal.
| 🇪🇸 Senderiz Northern Spain |
🎯 Distance to the next town |
🌤️ Best season |
🛌 Rooms | 🏡 Room type |
⭐️ Benefits | 💶 Price/month single room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sende Coliving | located in small village |
May-Sep | 6 | Rooms | Coworking & community events |
€1,200 |
Location
Sende Coliving is located in Senderiz, a small village in northern Spain, close to the Portuguese border. The closest airports are Porto International Airport in Portugal, and Santiago de Compostela or Vigo, both in Spain. From the airport in Porto, take a taxi or Grab or Uber which might cost between 80 and 100 Euro and takes around 2 hours.
When coming from Spain, take the bus or train to Ourense, then switch to the local bus to Bande which is around 1 hour and costs around 5 Euro. You can also take a taxi which is between 50 and 70 Euro when coming from Santiago de Compostela.
Community
The coliving space hosted already more than 3,000 nomads and it established a strong community within the digital nomad universe. Besides being a member of the coliving space, you can take part in different retreats, and excursions, such as camping, hiking, or joining communal dinners.
Sende Coliving is hosting special events for creatives, for example, Bosquexo, or gamers, for example, Bitsommer.
Prices per room
2 weeks single/double: 14-nights between 350 and 450 Euro
Month single/double: 28-nights between 500 and 1,200 Euro
For bookings and up-to-date prices, contact them via [email protected].
Sarah
Sarah🇫🇷 Château in France
Have you ever dreamed of living in a castle? At Château in France, this dream comes true. Wake up in the 12th century built Manor house which has been transformed into a modern, innovative, and vibrant coliving retreat.
This place combines tranquility with modern facilities, minimalism, and nature with luxurious and spacious space - the perfect balance for those seeking to be surrounded by nature, animals, and a conscious and healthy community.
| 🇫🇷 Carentan France |
🎯 Distance to the next town |
🌤️ Best season |
🛌 Rooms | 🏡 Room type |
⭐️ Benefits | 💶 Price/month single room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château | 15 min. drive | May-Sep | 13 | Rooms & apartments | Coworking & community events |
€1,650 |
Location
The Château is located northwest of Paris, and you can get there by taking the train from Saint Lazare in Paris to Carentan. The journey takes 2.45 hours and requires a 15-minute drive from Carentan station to the castle. But hey, once you drive through the gate you will forget about the travel and just enjoy being in heaven.
Community
Staying at the Château is for you if you are a nomad, individually traveling or with your partner, family, or pet. If you want to meet new people of all ages, races, sex, and walks of life, and if you love being in nature, surrounded by animals and far away from the hustle and bustle of the world's metropoles.
The space offers bikes to explore the area, private bedrooms and apartments, shared meals, communal breakfast, 3 x yoga per week, free flow of coffee, and tea, a bi-weekly shopping and grocery pickup, a library, and access to social events, such as movie nights, workshops, games nights, skill share, or bonfire evenings. Other excursions, meals, and services can be booked upon request.
Accommodation
The Château provides private rooms and apartments, which have their own bathrooms. In total, the castle has 8 main bedrooms, 2 budget bedrooms, 3 apartments with private kitchens, and a total of 15 bathrooms. The apartments are suitable for families and nomads traveling with their pets.
Prices per room
Week single: 7-nights in a single room for 550 Euro
Week double: 7-nights in a double room for 700 Euro
Month single: 28-nights in a single room for 1,650 Euro
Month double: 28-nights in a double room for 2,100 Euro
Check out their current pricing here.
Sarah
🇷🇴 Cobana in Romania
Imagine waking up to breathtaking Carpathian mountain views, collaborating with passionate changemakers, and retreating to a cozy room in a renovated guesthouse.
That's the reality at Cobana, a co-living and working hub nestled in the heart of Transylvania. This space is perfect for impact-driven nomads, sustainability enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to blend productivity with nature-inspired living.
| 🇷🇴 Zărnești Romania |
🎯 Distance to the next town |
🌤️ Best season |
🛌 Rooms | 🏡 Room type |
⭐️ Benefits | 💶 Price/month single room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobana | it's in a small village | Jan-Oct | 10 | Rooms | Coworking & community events |
€812 |
Location
Cobana is nestled in Zărnești, a small town in the heart of Transylvania, Romania. The closest major airports are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and the newly opened Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV).
From Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP): Take the train from Bucharest North Railway Station to Brașov (2.5 hours, around 15-20 Euro). From Brașov, take a local train to Zărnești (1 hour, about 3-5 Euro). Cobana is a short 5-minute walk or quick taxi ride from Zărnești station. The total journey takes about 3 hours.
From Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV): This is the most convenient option. Take a taxi or ride-share service directly to Cobana in Zărnești. The journey is about 30-40 minutes and costs approximately 20-30 Euro. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle bus from the airport straight to Zarnesti.
Once you arrive at Strada Pinului 10 in Zărnești, you'll find yourself surrounded by the stunning Carpathian mountains, with the adventures of Transylvania at your doorstep.
Community
At Cobana, you'll find yourself part of a diverse community of global and local changemakers. The space fosters collaboration through various events, workshops, and shared meals. Their unique Impact Residency program offers sustainability-focused individuals the chance to work on their projects while immersed in this supportive ecosystem.
Accommodation
The recently renovated four-story guesthouse offers 10 comfortable rooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom and a spacious desk. You'll have access to a fully equipped kitchen, cozy common areas, and outdoor spaces perfect for both work and relaxation. High-speed internet ensures you stay connected while surrounded by nature.
Prices per room
Week single: 7 nights in a single room for 203-301 Euro
Week double: 7 nights in a double room for 231-329 Euro
Month single: 28 nights in a single room for 812-1,036 Euro
Month double: 28 nights in a double room for 924-1,148 Euro
Check out their current pricing here.
Sarah Kuhlemann
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇭🇺 PortusHome in Hungary
Take a Rubik’s cube and find yourself chilling in the garden, after a busy workday or explore the Hungarian Balaton uplands region by bike, on foot, or on the water. PortusHome is located within 5 km of distance from Lake Balaton and offers coworking and coliving in a relaxing, rural environment. With 4 fully equipped private apartments (double or single) as well as local coworking members, you find a cozy and chilled atmosphere of like-minded souls in the PortusHome.
| 🇭🇺 Vászoly Hungary |
🎯 Distance to the next town |
🌤️ Best season |
🛌 Rooms | 🏡 Room type |
⭐️ Benefits | 💶 Price/month single room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PortusHome | located in small village |
May-Sep | 4 | Apartments | Coworking & community events |
€1,255 |
Location
The closest airport is Budapest (BUD) with non-stop flights to/from major European hubs as well as New York City Airport (JFK). Getting to Budapest from other European countries is possible by bus and train. To get to the small town of Vászoly you can take the train to Aszófő, which takes 2.05 and costs 6 Euro. From Aszófő it takes another 10-minute taxi ride to get to Vászoly. The price is around 12 Euro.
Community
There is a vibrant community of local coworkers and international digital nomads growing. PortusHome is hosting several events per week, from startup programs, and masterminds to cooking classes, guided tours, e-bike tours, and communal lunches. The big backyard invites yoga classes or coworking sessions.
Prices
Month private room: 30 nights in a private room starts at 1,255 Euro.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇬🇪 Gomarduli Dao Space in Georgia
This tranquil space is a coworking and coliving space, an education and retreat center, built in the picturesque mountains of Western Georgia. Surrounded by forest, overlooking the valley, the place offers a main house with a huge common area, perfect for yoga, workshops, and parties.
| 🇬🇪 Countryside Georgia |
🎯 Distance to the next town |
🌤️ Best season |
🛌 Rooms | 🏡 Room type |
⭐️ Benefits | 💶 Price/month single room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gormaduli Dao Space | 60 km to Batumi | May-Sep | 10 | Houses with rooms | Coworking & community events |
+€450-850 |
Location
Built on top of a mountain, overlooking the valley, and the forest, Gomarduli Dao Space is located 60 km off the coast and off the next major city Batumi. The location is close to the Turkish border, and to access the space, you can either take the train or bus from Tbilisi, which takes 7 hours each. The last bit will be completed by taking a taxi from Batumi to the place.
Community
The community at Gomarduli Dao Space consists of international nomads, yogis, artists, musicians, and practitioners who are seeking to get together and connect through work sessions, events, workshops, festivals, and retreats. The event schedule of the space is packed with all kinds of get-togethers.
Accommodation
Gomarduli Dao Space offers everything from dorms of 4 to private stand-alone houses. The rooms are simple, yet comfortable, and offer everything you need. There is wifi in every house as well as ensuite bathrooms. For 20 Euro per day, you can book 3 healthy meals a day.
Prices per room
Week single: 7-nights in a single room for 280 Euro
Week double: 7-nights in a double room for 420 Euro
Monthly stays: 28 nights between 450 and 850 Euro.
Entire house for up to 12 people: 200 Euro per night
Check out their current pricing here.
Sarah
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